Please read each question carefully and select the best answer from the options provided or answer the question as required.
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What should you always wear in the laboratory to protect your eyes?
- A. Safety glasses
- B. Contact lenses
- C. Sunglasses
- D. Regular prescription glasses
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When handling chemicals, you should always:
- A. Smell them to identify them
- B. Read the label and safety data sheet
- C. Pour them directly into the sink
- D. Leave them open for ventilation
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What is the primary purpose of the safety shower in the laboratory?
- A. To wash hands after experimentation
- B. To extinguish fires
- C. To rinse off hazardous chemicals from your body
- D. To clean laboratory equipment
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If a fire occurs in the lab, you should:
- A. Attempt to put it out with paper towels
- B. Use a fire extinguisher if safe to do so and then evacuate
- C. Wait for someone else to handle it
- D. Ignore it and continue working
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Which of the following is NOT a reason to tie back long hair in the lab?
- A. To prevent hair from catching fire
- B. To keep hair out of your face
- C. To avoid hair becoming contaminated
- D. To impress your classmates
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When should you use gloves in the laboratory?
- A. Only when you feel it’s necessary
- B. When handling any chemicals or biological samples
- C. Only during dissections
- D. Only if you have cuts on your hands
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Which of the following should you NOT do when using a Bunsen burner?
- A. Keep flammable materials away from the flame
- B. Leave the Bunsen burner unattended
- C. Adjust the flame to the desired height
- D. Use it in a well-ventilated area
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What is the correct way to smell a chemical?
- A. Sniff it directly
- B. Waft it towards your nose
- C. Smell it only if it’s known to be safe
- D. Don’t smell any chemicals
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If you break glass in the lab, what should you do?
- A. Leave it for the janitor to clean up
- B. Use your hands to clean it up quickly
- C. Notify your teacher and use a dustpan to clean it up
- D. Ignore it
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Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential when working with biological materials?
- A. Safety goggles
- B. Ear protection
- C. Hard hat
- D. Apron
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In case of a chemical spill, the first step is to:
- A. Cover it with paper towels
- B. Alert your teacher immediately
- C. Ignore it if it’s not in your work area
- D. Clean it up with your hands
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When should you read the label on a chemical container?
- A. Before using the chemical
- B. Only if the chemical is new
- C. Only when you finish the experiment
- D. You don’t need to read the label
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What does MSDS stand for?
- A. Material Safety Data Sheet
- B. Material Safety and Disposal Sheet
- C. Medical Safety Data Sheet
- D. Managed Safety Data Sheet
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What should you do with leftover chemicals after an experiment?
- A. Pour them down the sink
- B. Dispose of them according to your instructor's directions
- C. Leave them on the counter
- D. Store them in your backpack
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Why is it important to have proper ventilation in a laboratory?
- A. To keep the room cool
- B. To remove harmful vapors and gases
- C. To reduce dust
- D. To make the space look tidy
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Which of the following actions is considered safe when working with sharp instruments?
- A. Cutting towards yourself
- B. Passing sharp instruments directly to a partner
- C. Always using scissors instead of knives
- D. Keeping fingers away from the cutting path
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What is the first step you should take in an emergency situation?
- A. Panic
- B. Call for help
- C. Assess the situation and alert the teacher
- D. Leave the room
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What should be done before starting any new experiment?
- A. Familiarize yourself with the procedure and safety precautions
- B. Jump right in without any preparation
- C. Only speak to your friends about it
- D. Hope for the best
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Which of the following is true about laboratory coats?
- A. They can be used as a regular shirt
- B. They protect against chemical spills and splashes
- C. They are not necessary in a lab
- D. They are only needed for biology experiments
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When using electric equipment in the lab, you should:
- A. Keep away from water
- B. Use it with wet hands
- C. Ignore manufacturer instructions
- D. Use any cords without checking for damage
Please review your answers before submitting the quiz. Good luck!